Young Wentzville Driver Killed in Three Car Crash
Michelle Hampton, a 16 year old girl from Wentzville, was killed yesterday in a three car crash. Michelle ran a stop sign and crossed into the northbound lanes of Highway 61, hitting a Chevrolet Avalanche and then running into a Buick Regal. The other drivers were not injured but Michelle was killed at the scene.
My heart really goes out to Michelle’s family. It is a terrible tragedy to lose a brand new driver in an accident. I wish them strength and courage through these hard times.
Even though it appears the accident was her fault, it is odd that the other drivers weren’t injured. This raises a serious question on whether or not the safety features in Michelle’s car functioned properly or were indeed faulty or defectively designed. If this is the case, the auto manufacturer could very well be responsible for the death of Michelle even though she ran the stop sign. Running the stop sign did not cause the injuries she sustained, but her impact with the inside of her vehicle did. If that impact could have been prevented by properly designed safety devices inside the car, Michelle may very well be with us today. It is extremely important that Michelle’s family preserve the car she was driving before it is scrapped at a junkyard and possibly important evidence is lost.
The Hampton family would be well advised to speak with an attorney experienced in fatal car accidents. He or she would know the best course of action to pursue to ensure that they can truly understand the nature of the accident and formulate an appropriate claim.
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